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…And Out Come the Toys by Matt Brandenburg – a blend of Willy Wonka, Saw, and Five Nights at Freddy’s!

Hey, there! Lindsey Goddard here! I just finished a book, and my first thought was, “That was so weird, it deserves a spot on Weird Wide Web!” Spooky horror writer Matt Brandenburg released a new novel last Spring (…And Out Come the Toys) which blends his lifelong love of Willy Wonka and punk music withContinueContinue reading “…And Out Come the Toys by Matt Brandenburg – a blend of Willy Wonka, Saw, and Five Nights at Freddy’s!”

Tales from the Lark Side is OUT NOW! Check out this brand new Horror Comedy anthology, presented by WeirdWideWeb.org!

Tales from the Lark Side is out today! Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Lark-Side-Horror-Anthology/dp/B0FLWKV4CJ/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Lark-Side-Lindsey-Goddard-ebook/dp/B0FKP8VK6M/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0 https://youtube.com/shorts/Bath0Q4ATSI?si=CDfO52rC90ipjcQh Containing twenty-two dark comedy stories from some of today’s creepiest authors, and curated by Lindsey Goddard (Editor-in-Chief of WeirdWideWeb.org), this book is being unleashed onto an unsuspecting public to make people laugh just as loud as they scream! Cynical satire mixes withContinueContinue reading “Tales from the Lark Side is OUT NOW! Check out this brand new Horror Comedy anthology, presented by WeirdWideWeb.org!”

Wild Spaces by S.L. Coney – Book Review

Wild Spaces by S.L. Coney is a novella set in the wetlands of South Carolina. The story follows a young boy and his dog, Teach. Wild Spaces has a Southern Gothic / Lovecraftian vibe, and I must say, the setting is engulfing. I could feel the ocean breeze on my face and taste the saltContinueContinue reading “Wild Spaces by S.L. Coney – Book Review”

The Real Elizabeth Bathory vs. the Fictional Elizabeth Bathory in Curse of the Blood Witch by Dawn Colclasure

Say the name “Elizabeth Bathory” and most people will conjure images of a woman bathing in bathtubs filled with blood in their minds. Or they might recall watching a documentary exploring the historical scandals surrounding Bathory during her lifetime. And most historians worth their salt will claim that we have it all wrong. Or doContinueContinue reading “The Real Elizabeth Bathory vs. the Fictional Elizabeth Bathory in Curse of the Blood Witch by Dawn Colclasure”

I Believe in Mister Bones by Max Booth III– Book Review

I’m going to go on record as saying that I Believe in Mister Bones is my favorite horror novel of 2024. Why? The laughs, man! I needed the laughs! The laughs, the feels, and the vibe… (No, I’m not trying to sound cool; I just am)… I Believe in Mister Bones has it all. InContinueContinue reading “I Believe in Mister Bones by Max Booth III– Book Review”

Self-Made Monsters By Rebecca Cuthbert (Book Review By Michael Errol Swaim)

A quick note from Weird Wide Web Editor-In-Chief, Lindsey Goddard: I don’t normally chime in on blog reviews written by fellow authors, but I enjoyed Self-Made Monsters by Rebecca Cuthbert so much, I want to take this opportunity to personally endorse it! This is a collection that plucks out all the suffering of the humanContinueContinue reading “Self-Made Monsters By Rebecca Cuthbert (Book Review By Michael Errol Swaim)”

Maggots Screaming by Max Booth III – Book Review By Michael Errol Swaim

            “Maggots Screaming” is a triumph of body horror from the author of “We Need to Do Something.”             “The family that decays together, stays together,” the blurb on the cover says. When I saw the title, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, and this being my first Max Booth III read,ContinueContinue reading “Maggots Screaming by Max Booth III – Book Review By Michael Errol Swaim”

Meet Horror Host Miss Misery

I first met *Horror Host Miss Misery* because I’m a spooky author, and she writes and compiles spooky books. A friendship meant to be! She’s a fellow horror addict, and I dig that. I know her as Reyna. But no matter her title, she’s a great guest, and I’m thrilled to have her join us for a Q & A sesh here at Weird Wide Web!

Sapphic Inquiries – Getting Intimate With Sapphire Lazuli

Writer / director Sapphire Lazuli joins me for Women In Horror Month as we talk about life, poetry, darkness, evil, built things, living things, and growing up trans in a dreadful world! Don’t miss this short interview with a bright and rising star.